[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

Discover traditional Korean food at a Buddhist temple, see how Korea's number one pizza chain is creating interesting fusion food, find out where to get the best of the Deep South in Korea, and dine and shop in style.

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"Seoul food is soul food"

There is so much to modern Korean cuisine; in fact, according to recent surveys, it's the number one reason travelers visit! The country's awesome edibles can be enjoyed not just in and around major cities like Seoul and Busan, but also at various Buddhist temples: "For over 1,700 years, in Buddhist temples across Korea, monks and nuns have prepared meals using only fresh, seasonal vegetables in accordance with Buddhist principles. Today, Korean Temple Food, the original "slow food", has a growing international following of those who appreciate the healthy, simple, yet, flavourful fare". Piece of mind and a piece of (rice) cake!

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"The #1 pizza chain in South Korea brings all the 'mas-eul' of local Korean dishes-on dough"

Over the past decade or so, Korean food has collided with flavours from around the world, "be it Korean-Mexican, Korean-Japanese, or even Korean-Chinese, it's a flavour that is just simply palatable to the taste buds of every nation". But perhaps the most intriguing type of fusion food can be found at Korea's largest pizza chain, Mr. Pizza. "While Korean cuisine is normally not the first thing that comes to mind when speaking of pizzas and pastas, the group behind the brand has been able to solidify its affinity with adventurous foodies and fans of Korean dishes and culture here and abroad, thanks to its unique identity and equally unique eats that know how to please both the tongue and the pocket". A corny seafood pizza? Why not...

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"The Best American BBQ Is in South Korea (No, Seriously)"

If you're visiting Korea for any substantial period of time, your taste buds may start to get restless for a little taste of home. If you're an American, that might mean a delicious BBQ dish, and in this post, Andrew Parks has a suggestion for finding flavours from the Deep South: "In a homogeneous country like Korea, a Westerner-owned business in a small city like Wonju is almost unheard of. ... Most Koreans still don't know what American barbecue is, but everyone is really curious".

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"Fashion meets gastronomy: dine and shop with style"

Fashion-conscious foodies and selfie-lovers take note! Luxury fashion stores are looking to cater to those who enjoy eating out and sharing their meals online, and they aren't sparing any expence: "Instagram is flooded with pictures of food, including many taken in the sophisticated settings of in-house dessert cafes and restaurants at luxury fashion flagship stores in Seoul such as Dior and Hermes and some hip multi-brand stores like Boon the Shop and 10 Corso Como".

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD